I fond this sensitive, compelling and quite harrowing at times. One of my life long best friends is gay, and even though I shared a lot of experiences with him at the time he came out, he never lt me know if anything as terrifying as this kind of behaviour happened to him. I desperately hope not. I just can't imagine the mentality behind homophobia; why should love be condemmed on a justification of gender, race, colour, religion...? Madness. Anyway, thanks for this well written and thought provoking piece, I'm off to read the sequel :-) x

Author's Response: thank you for reading and reviewing and for understanding what i was trying to show with this fic. I don't know if this is indicative behaviour or not, but i do know people who have experienced such horrible prejudice.
thank you once again!!
xx

That is a beautiful, but very sad piece of art.
Actually I thought it got easier for homosexuals - and maybe it is in Germany - I actually hope it is. Cause what the hell does anyone interest in the sexual behaviour of others as long as they are good persons? People should take care of their own problems, not making others feeling miserable because they are different.

Author's Response: thank you for your comments.
I agree totally - one person's sexuality should not be of concern to another. live and let live.
I am really pleased you liked this and thank you for reading

Wow! This was emotional and heart wrenching and I love every word! The scene where Blaise confessed his love really hit the spot. But, to be honest, I've never hated Draco more! xD (And I absolutely ADORE Draco! xD)
Amazingly written and I would be lying if I said I wanted to see them ending up together. I mean, yeah, who doesn't love a good happy ending. But this ending just seems to be perfect!
Blaise was sweet and determined. I think you captured Draco's character perfectly. Rough, brutal but then I loved how he acted towards his best friend with nothing but care and loving.
I totally agree with your ending note! It is hard to accept that one's gay. I have a friend who is gay and, before he decided what to do about it, he was constantly living in fear that, if his secret did get out, he would get bullied. But, towards the end of his school years, at the age of 16, he confessed and was openly gay. He found a boyfriend and his friends still love him.
Once more, amazing story, even if Blaise didn't get his happily ever after. =)
xx C-Lion xx

Author's Response: thank you so very much darling, for both enjoying and appreciating this fic. yeah, i hate draco in this too and like you, i adore him usually. poor confused boy.
if you want to see a different ending, read His Siren Song ^_^
thanks again!!

After being personally recommended to you by Dracana herself, all i can say is wow, that was honestly one of the most beautiful pieces I've read, on here or anywhere else.

I think your characters were excellent, really excellent, and while you managed to keep them in character (Hermione as resilient as ever, Draco still arrogant but with the softer side the books sometimes alluded to) you took them to a completely new level that made their relationships believable.

Major claps for that my dear ^_^

The writing was also extremely elegant: flowing. You have a brilliantly detailed style and I think it worked well with expressing Blaise's emotional trauma. It made me ache for him (and I wanted to give him a big hug really lol)

So, in conclusion, this is one of very few slash fics where I completely believe it. It was perfection in a story, and you've made me want to write my own Blaise/draco fic now, hoping I can do anywhere near as an original job.

that was actually so sad, but amazingly written. i have several homosexual/bisexual friends as well, and i know that they have been through some horrible things due to peoples ignorance. You captured Blaise's emotions so well. (:

Author's Response: thank you for reading. im glad you liked it and that it resonated with reality.

Wow. It was emotionally draining reading this fic as well. In the best of ways though. I feel more empathetic now towards homosexuals. Not that I was ever unaccepting, just rather uninformed. I do know from experience that a guy who is a repressed homosexual can be destroyed if the person he finally comes out to resents him for it. It's such a deep, delicate burden to not be able to express one's sexuality. I mean, imagine if all the straight people in the world had to stop expressing their sexuality. I couldn't imagine denying my feelings for a guy. It's definately an immense struggle.

And you did an excellent job portraying Draco and Blaise.

Author's Response: thank you. im glad this piece touched you in some way. i appreciate the review!

Oh my god. This is such a sad story. And this was actually the first slash I ever read. All right. I read two other slashes. One was by accident, the second one was because I was curious about slash and slash isn't that bad. I also realized I've got nothing against gays. They're still the same person even though they love in a different way. Well, I got THAT off star treck. Sigh. So sad. Well, this is the first slash story I've ever added to favourites and its so sad it made my head pound (well, that's actually radiation but whatever).

Hey.. I read this a looong time ago, but didn't review.. I've no idea why.. I think it was just when I started reading and I really didn't know what to say in reviews.. Your story is just great.. It made me feel like crying and like killing Draco. How could he do that to Blaise? hehe..

Such a great story.. It's believeble and well-written.. It's just amazing how you do it..

Keep up the great work and you could also write other slash-stories.. You've done it greatly! :D

Just great..

Pingo

Author's Response: thanks pingo. im glad you liked this hun. it was a trial to write - very emotional and i really tried not to make it seem like i was passing anything over.

This was amazing. I have a feeling that soon everyone will be a bit more accepting of people's love. The next step will be people not only accepting gay relationships but polyamarous as well.

I go to a school with a higher rate of gay and bi people, (performing arts) I think we are a bit luckier because we are all more accepting of people's differences but having 2 gays best friends and a bi dad I understand the confusion that some people go through and I think you conveyed it perfectly.

Brilliant!

Author's Response: thank you sweetie ^_^
i agree - its taken time, but society (well some parts of it) are gradually accepting.

and wow. thank you. im glad that you think i conveyed it so well. i was very worried i was going to mess it up, so that means a lot to hear

I really don't know what else to say. Sorry I can't be more helpful, but honestly, I'm too emotional at the moment to leave a long review, as I normally do. A friend of mine is gay, and it was so hard for her at first, so this was especially moving for me. You portrayed the inner suffering perfectly, too.

And not only does this express a very powerful message, it was also wonderfully written. You have amazing talent.

Author's Response: thank you hun. im glad that you appreciated the message of this fic, and im really happy you enjoyed it. it was hard to write and i was terribly afraid i would not do the topic justice.

But I really don't think this kind of thing happens anymore...I hope not anyway. (the abuse) I hope that I would play the part of the defender, not the abuser, but we all know that ideals fail in reality.

Or DO They?

It is different than the standard piece of trash and has the feel of deep truth to it.

The Dramione was original.
10/10

Author's Response: thank you. i wish i could say it doesn't happen anymoer, but it does im afraid. attitudes take a long time to change and wounds take a long time to heal.

but thank you for the review - i apprecaite it and im pleased you enjoyed the story ^_^

That was such a beautiful story, one of the best oneshots I've read and the best slash. Your characterization is really amazing. One of my friends is homophobic, if only I could get her to read this she may understand, but she doesn't particularly like Harry Potter much. Your story really is an inspiration. Great job, I'm off to read the sequel now. You're an amazing author, never give up writing, you're to amazing.

Author's Response: thank you darling. i'm very pleased you enjoyed and appreciated it!

Simply amazing. Great Job. It had me on the edge of tears and my seat the whole time. It shocked me to really think about how horrible people are to people because they are different. I know a few homosexual people, but i have never heard of them being treated as badly as Blaise, or actually being beaten up. I really haven't thought of that happening. I was aware of that being possible, but never thought it really happened because all the people near me are very accepting.

I have rambled long enough. But you got me thinking. Wonderful.

Author's Response: if i got you thinking then i succeeded. thank you love - i'm glad you could see the deeper message to this fic. thanks alot! i'm happy you enjoyed it.

wow...I can honestly say that this is the first story (not just on this site, but anywhere) that has actually made me cry. It was that beautifully written and emotional. I loved every sentence of it...its definatley one for the favorites